Easiest ranger to swap V8 Explorer Powertrain into?

[Got302ci]

I want to swap the Engine, Trans and AWD transfercase from a explorer/mountaineer into a ranger.

I wanna leave it AWD and utilize the stock explorer transmission/tcase

What would the easiest year ranger to do this swap on???

 

[Mac]

Read!
Dave
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/5_0_swap_in_newer_ranger.html

 

[77'cj7]

Id say it's a tossup between a 98 Ranger with a late 97 exploder drivetrain (have to run a return line) and a 99-00 ranger w/ a 99-01 exploder drivetrain (PATS).

 

[Teddyzee]

Easiest will be a torsion bar equipped 4x4.

=1998 or newer.

Combined with the info in rwenzings article concerneing PATS, Fuel return and Speedometer location, you want a 1999 or 2000 4x4 Ranger and a 1999 or newer Explorer 5.0

That's for "easiest". Anything can be done, however.

 

[mxmoto134]

I'm trying to pull off this swap into my 2000 ranger coil spring suspension and I noticed the motor mounts in the ranger is offset and the 5.0 is even straight across?? Is there something I'm missing?

 

[Mac]

Difference in frames between the two suspensions. Ranger SVT can set you up with the plates you need.
Dave